The ORM is an all volunteer museum with members filling all positions from president to gandy dancer. We are always seeking people with skills and time to help us protect, preserve and present the Museum's collection to the public.
If you have an interest in railroads, please look over the volunteer opportunities below and call us at 614-885-7345 or email us at info@ohiorailwaymuseum.net.
Excursion Coordinator
Hours Per Week: 10
Preferred Skills: Professional, Self Managing, Detail Orientated
Posted: 1/18/10
Description: In need of someone who can spend time on the phone and responding to emails to coordinate possible excursions.
Previous experience would be a plus but not needed training will be provided!!!
Gift Shop/Ticket Sales Agent
Hours Per Week: 6
Preferred Skills: Good people handling skills and a desire to be helpful and courteous.
Posted: 6/2/08
Description: Adjacent to the waiting room is the baggage room which has been converted to a gift shop. Volunteers tend the merchandise, talk with guests, and sell souvenirs.
Grounds / Physical Plant Maintenance
Hours Per Week: 4
Preferred Skills: hand and power tools
Posted: 3/2/09
Description: Cleaning of cars, Cleaning of right-of-way, and buildings keeps things working.
Porter / Tour Guide
Hours Per Week: 6
Preferred Skills: Good Speaking skills
Posted: 3/28/07
Description: Tour guides escort tours and show our visitors the equipment. They explain what railroading was like as our country grew up. Guides also take the trolley trips to talk with riders and point out what they see out the windows.
Track Maintenance Workers
Hours Per Week: 8
Preferred Skills: Good with hands, Heavy Lifting
Posted: 3/2/09
Description: Replace bad sections of track
Maintain Right-of-Way